Near Craigmont in Lewis County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Lawyer's Canyon
Called “The Lawyer” by early fur traders for his exceptional talents in languages and oratory, he was a friend of the whites. He had learned English before the missionaries came in 1836 and he helped them prepare dictionaries and translate the Bible into Nez Perce. He played an important part in all the treaties negotiated with his people before his death in 1876, a year before the Nez Perce War.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 163.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 46° 12.048′ N, 116° 24.918′ W. Marker is near Craigmont, Idaho, in Lewis County. Marker is on U.S. 95 at milepost 268 near Evergreen Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Craigmont ID 83523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lewis and Clark (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Trestles (a few steps from this marker); Craigmont (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Craigmont (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Lewis and Clark (approx. 8.6 miles away); Railroad Tunnels (approx. 12.6 miles away); a different marker also named Lewis and Clark (approx. 12.8 miles away); Seventeen Volunteers (approx. 12.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Craigmont.
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